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Explore how cities differed from Neolithic villages and their impact on economic, political, and cultural life. Learn about the characteristics and similarities of various empires, religious systems, and language families.
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Cities differed from Neolithic villages in two principal ways. Firstly, cities were larger and more complex than Neolithic villages. Secondly, __________________________________. A. cities served the needs of their inhabitants and immediate neighbors B. cities decisively influenced the economic, political and cultural life of large regions C. cities were less advanced militarily D. cities had populations in the thousands
Which of the following was not true of nomadic groups? A) Nomadic societies were patriarchal B) They had some social hierarchy C) Most of the themes of nomadic art centered on their animals D) Nomadic societies had little positive influence on settled peoples
Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire was similar to what occurred in • Byzantium after the end of the Eastern Empire b) China after the fall of the Han • Japan after the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate • The Holy Land after the unsuccessful Crusades ended
Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism and Hinduism? • The caste system was an outgrowth of Hinduism but became identified also with Buddhism. • Neither religion placed importance on the individual’s efforts to seek release from rebirth. • Nirvana was a major aspect of the belief system of both Buddhism and Hinduism. • Both religions taught the importance of karma in affecting a person’s fate.
The Mandate of Heaven governed the relationship between the ruler and the ruled in • China • Japan • France • Ghana
Monasticism was an important aspect of which two of the following religions? • Islam and Buddhism • Buddhism and Christianity • Daoism and Shintoism • Hinduism and Buddhism
Which of the following was not a characteristic of early settled agricultural communities? • A fertility goddess as an important element in religious worship • The division of labor and the development of specialized skills • Cooperative public works projects • Equal status for men and women
“And what, O priests, is the noble truth of the path leading to the cessation of misery? It is…right belief, right resolve, right speech, right behavior, right occupation, right effort, right contemplation, right concentration.” These words describe a teaching of which religion? • Judaism • Hinduism • Christianity • Buddhism
A characteristic that the Shang Chinese shared with Egyptian civilization was the • Principle of the mandate of heaven • Lack of a social hierarchy • Development of a writing system • Ancestor worship
Which of the following is true of both the Han Empire and the Gupta Empire? • Both empires had long-established traditions of dynastic rule. • Both were overrun by Germanic tribes in their declining years. • Both empires were characterized by religious unity. • Both saw a number of technological advances.
The Buddhist social order included • Strict adherence to patriarchal authority • Opposition to caste systems • Well-defined gender-role distinctions • Emphasis on well-educated rulers
Which of the following lived after the other four? • Confucius • Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha • Jesus Christ • Aristotle e) Laozi (Lao-Tzu)
Which of the following pairs of religions uses images to represent its deity? • Hinduism and Christianity • Judaism and Christianity • Confucianism and Buddhism • Islam and Christianity e) Islam and Hinduism
Which major language family arose as a result of migrations beginning in central Asia and spreading to Europe? • Indo-European • Romance • Germanic • Sino-Tibetan
Which of the great religious systems below were characterized by monotheism combined with a sacred text and a strong missionary thrust? • Buddhism and Christianity • Islam and Hinduism • Christianity and Judaism • Christianity and Islam
Which of the following is true of both the Roman Empire and the Han Empire? • Both empires were heavily dependent on slave labor. • Both empires were characterized by long periods of effective centralized government. • In both empires extensive maritime trade was important. • In both empires administrative officials were selected by an elaborate system of competitive examinations.
All of the following were part of the Confucian social order except • Loyalty to the ruler • Filial obedience to one’s father • Respect for the old d) Chastity by husbands
Which of the following lived about one thousand years after the other four? • Socrates • Confucius • Muhammad • Laozi (Lao-Tzu)
Which of the following characterizes trade between the Roman Empire and India during the first two centuries C.E.? Rome to IndiaIndia to Rome • Silver and gold Pepper • Tools and weapons Silver and gold • Horses Wheat • Textiles Olives and fruit
Judaism, Christianity and Islam share which of the following? • They are polytheistic religions • They recognize the divine nature of certain prophets. • They revere both Mecca and Jerusalem as pilgrimage sites • They recognize the existence of Adam and Moses.
The fall of Han China and the late Roman empire show that the decline of a civilization… A. is not simply the result of attack by outside invaders. B. follows inevitably from centralized, unrepresentative government C. results from undue dependence on slavery D. results from social rebellion in which the poor attack the rich and tear down their institutions
With the collapse in political order after the fall of the Han empire A. Confucianism became much more popular B. Christianity became one of the most important religions in China C. Daoism and Buddhism became much more popular D. Hindu thought began to have a profoundly important influence in China
The phrase pater familias refers to A. the patriarchal nature of the Roman family B. the prolonged period of peace and stability beginning with the reign of Augustus C. the concept of Jesus of Nazareth's relationship to his god D. the position of Jupiter as the king of the Roman gods
The school of philosophical thought which was ultimately responsible for the unification of China was A. Confucianism B. Draconianism C. Daoism D. Legalism
The fundamental doctrine of Buddhism was known as the • Second Triad • Ahimsa Path • Four Noble Truths D. Three Principles of the People
